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as in handful
a small number
a sprinkling of fans showed up at the airport
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as in splash
a very small amount
just a sprinkling of experience with the computer program
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as in spraying
to cover by or as if by scattering something over or on
sprinkle the newly seeded lawn with water
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as in dotting
to mark with small spots especially unevenly
sprinkled the cake with bits of coconut
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Recent Examples of sprinkling
David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 Nov. 2024
Garnish with a sprinkling of cinnamon and blueberries or raspberries if desired.
—Alessandra Signorelli, Vogue, 19 Nov. 2024
Adding too much oil or salt can yield watery squash, so stick to a light coating of oil and a light sprinkling of salt.
—Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 14 Nov. 2024
Loads and loads of headed goals from Everton players at set pieces, and sprinklings of magic from Ndiaye and Lindstrom.
—Patrick Boyland, The Athletic, 13 Aug. 2024
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Grande, lovely in her biggest movie role to date, enacts that quality with a liberal sprinkling of sugar and appealing comedy instincts.
—David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 Nov. 2024
Garnish with a sprinkling of cinnamon and blueberries or raspberries if desired.
—Alessandra Signorelli, Vogue, 19 Nov. 2024
Adding too much oil or salt can yield watery squash, so stick to a light coating of oil and a light sprinkling of salt.
—Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 14 Nov. 2024
Loads and loads of headed goals from Everton players at set pieces, and sprinklings of magic from Ndiaye and Lindstrom.
—Patrick Boyland, The Athletic, 13 Aug. 2024
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For example, the Santa Monica Pier has undergone two structural assessments since the turn of the century and a handful of smaller repairs.Noah Haggerty, Los Angeles Times, 28 Dec. 2024
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Reduce the heat to low and fold in both cheeses, one handful at a time.Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 28 Dec. 2024
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Taking a cue from the popularity of hot honey and the wildly-successful YouTube series Hot Ones, the next generation of spicy or hybrid spicy flavors allows diners to get adventurous with their food and drink with a splash of sauce, a dip, or a drizzle, Zegler says.Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Dec. 2024
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This decoy bobs and twists in the water, creating ripples but not large splashes.Alex Robinson, Outdoor Life, 19 Dec. 2024
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The couple also moved from Arkansas to Kansas to follow their coach Travis Geopfert to Kansas State University, where Davis-Woodhall has since started a gig as an assistant coach.Erica Sloan, SELF, 30 Dec. 2024
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The couple’s bedroom—awash in ivory tones and soft textures—is an oasis, though not devoid of function.Stacie Stukin, Architectural Digest, 30 Dec. 2024
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In a way though, glimmers are also a type of a trigger but one that releases good vibes.Danielle Winston, Flow Space, 19 Dec. 2024
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But even though 2024 was a tough year for restaurant owners, there are glimmers of hope heading into 2025.Mackensy Lunsford, The Tennessean, 12 Dec. 2024
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Just peppering it in throughout the season, to keep it alive.Carly Thomas, The Hollywood Reporter, 21 Dec. 2024
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Straight from the hotel docks, our captain showed us around the various villas and properties dotted around the lake, peppering in some historical and pop-culture factoids, like how the idyllic Villa Balbianello was featured in the Star Wars prequel films.Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 7 Dec. 2024
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Another Wordle puzzle will be released on Monday and Newsweek will be back with another round of hints and tips.Gord Magill, Newsweek, 22 Dec. 2024
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The especially dry offering from the 295-year-old Champagne house in Reims, France noses with fresh grapefruit, marzipan and a hint of jasmine tea.Brad Japhe, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
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Then there’s people who can do drippy music but don’t have any bars.Maurice Garland, SPIN, 19 Dec. 2024
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Sans trays or drippy solutions, these strips are compact for travel and mess-free.Madison Yauger, People.com, 29 Nov. 2024
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While the ball from Gibson’s home run was never found, Freeman’s blast was corralled by 10-year-old Zachary Ruderman, whose family sold it at auction for $1.56 million, a shred of its intrinsic value.Bill Plaschke, Los Angeles Times, 31 Dec. 2024
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Some of that continuity is thanks to the ever-present yearning in Martin’s voice, some to the big chords and cathedral choruses, some to the lyrics that have ambiguity without a shred of subtlety.Alex Morris, Rolling Stone, 19 Dec. 2024
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“Sprinkling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sprinkling. Accessed 5 Jan. 2025.
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